St. Ives Purifying Body Wash

St. Ives Purifying Body Wash

Review

Does St. Ives Purifying Body Wash work?

St. Ives Purifying Body Wash is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
85
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4
3
1
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0.3
Est. %
Water
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Chloride
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Fragrance
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Sodium Benzoate
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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PPG-9
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Glycerin
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Linalool
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %85
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
Function
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %3
Function
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
PPG-9
Est. %0.3
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PPG-9
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
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LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)A synthetic dye commonly known as Brilliant Blue FCF that produces rich blue colors for various cosmetic uses. FD&C Blue #1 can also be found in foods, medications, and dietary supplements, as it is considered non-toxic and safe for use.
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.